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Rights & Responsibilities:The Rights of Requesters and the Responsibilities of the Treasurer of the City of Lynchburgunder the Virginia Freedom of Information Act

The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located § 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees.

The City of Lynchburg wants to hear from you, and to make it easier, a brand new online tool, “Lynchburg is Listening,” is being launched. “Lynchburg is Listening” gives residents the opportunity to be heard through online discussions on projects, informal surveys, and posting of ideas through an easy-to-use interface. This new application will also help facilitate ideas among members of the community.

On July 23, 2013, the State Board of Elections (SBE), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), launched online voter registration as a result of recently enacted legislation sponsored by Delegate David Ramadan (HB2341). Eligible citizens of the Commonwealth are now able to submit a voter registration application or update their registration information online.

Lynchburg City Council's meetings are broadcast live most second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The meetings are also recorded so that you can watch any previous meeting as well as selectively watch certain parts of the meeting agenda.

Motorists traveling near E. C. Glass High School are cautioned to take notice of new speed limit signs recently installed on Memorial Avenue and Langhorne Road near E.C. Glass High School. The speed limit in these zones has been reduced to 25 miles per hour during the time periods of 30 minutes before and after school starts each morning and 30 minutes before and after school dismisses in the afternoon.

Join Marcia Bennett as she presents a seminar on Time Management. Learn how to better use your time and resources. What unrealized time wasters do you have in your life? De-clutter your time use and get more done!